Watchseries; I watched the pilot episode last night and laughed quite a bit. The show is obviously going to be quirky, based on the premise. It will be a few more episodes before we'll see if the musical number concept will hold up, but so far it's working and fun.
The casting has a lot of familiar faces. In particular, I love seeing Mary Steenburgen as Zoey's mother (there is a moment when Zoey and her mom look at her father, and they really look like mother and daughter). Peter Gallagher does a great job as Zoey's locked-in father, especially making the transition from singing back to locked-in. Lauren Graham is also doing a fine job as Zoey's boss, even if the character is a bit too cliched.
Actually, the biggest deficit in the show, based on the pilot, is that many of the characters and situations are too cliched. From the big brassy black woman living next door who dispenses wisdom and insight, to the unrequited love angle, to the boss who sends emails while not really listening. Even the basic arc of Zoey's character is too easy, shy/socially clumsy girl has an unusual thing happen and is suddenly bursting with self-esteem.
I think this show has a lot of potential for fun. It'll be interesting to see how Zoey deals with her ability in the longer term (the pilot covers a week of time). If you like quirky comedies with a healthy does of drama, then this is likely the show for you.
BigGuy8 January 2020
I watched the pilot episode last night and laughed quite a bit. The show is obviously going to be quirky, based on the premise. It will be a few more episodes before we'll see if the musical number concept will hold up, but so far it's working and fun.
The casting has a lot of familiar faces. In particular, I love seeing Mary Steenburgen as Zoey's mother (there is a moment when Zoey and her mom look at her father, and they really look like mother and daughter). Peter Gallagher does a great job as Zoey's locked-in father, especially making the transition from singing back to locked-in. Lauren Graham is also doing a fine job as Zoey's boss, even if the character is a bit too cliched.
Actually, the biggest deficit in the show, based on the pilot, is that many of the characters and situations are too cliched. From the big brassy black woman living next door who dispenses wisdom and insight, to the unrequited love angle, to the boss who sends emails while not really listening. Even the basic arc of Zoey's character is too easy, shy/socially clumsy girl has an unusual thing happen and is suddenly bursting with self-esteem.
I think this show has a lot of potential for fun. It'll be interesting to see how Zoey deals with her ability in the longer term (the pilot covers a week of time). If you like quirky comedies with a healthy does of drama, then this is likely the show for you.
Season One. Fun and edgy. Season Two. Right down the Hollywood playbook. If it was the same writers, maybe they will learn. I doubt it. TV shows that make it, entertain. When they get preachy, the audience finds a better use of their time.
nancyldraper8 January 2020
{Initial Impression} I think I'm really going to enjoy this series. It is one of the new mid-season replacements, with a quirky fantasy premise that musical theatre people are going to love. The cast is a great mix of established talent (Mary Steenburgen, Lauren Graham) and great young talent. Jane Levy shines and perfectly creates a fully articulate, emotionally full, Zoey. Although this is on the NBC lineup, it is filmed in Canada🇨🇦, therefore, is filled with Canadian support talent🇨🇦. The music is great, performances are great and the premise is fresh and hopeful. Based on the first episode, I rate this series, you guessed it, an 8, (great) out of 10. {Fantasy Drama}
roadranger8 January 2020
Only a few minutes in but reminds me of Eli Stone which I loved. Even started out with a Wham tune so I'm guessing it's not a coincidence?
ahmedgorshy23 October 2020
Why not make the great series that deserve a place in the top 250 in imdb ?
This show is called love, it has all kinds of feelings and energies, in the moment you find me crying and in the moment I laugh and in the moment I dance and sing this show What we need precisely this period This show is one of these very endreamed shows and it will remain endeared if he does not get the support he deserves A perfect show and Jane Levy and Skyler are the best.
Rating: perfect
User Reviews
Watchseries; I watched the pilot episode last night and laughed quite a bit. The show is obviously going to be quirky, based on the premise. It will be a few more episodes before we'll see if the musical number concept will hold up, but so far it's working and fun.
The casting has a lot of familiar faces. In particular, I love seeing Mary Steenburgen as Zoey's mother (there is a moment when Zoey and her mom look at her father, and they really look like mother and daughter). Peter Gallagher does a great job as Zoey's locked-in father, especially making the transition from singing back to locked-in. Lauren Graham is also doing a fine job as Zoey's boss, even if the character is a bit too cliched.
Actually, the biggest deficit in the show, based on the pilot, is that many of the characters and situations are too cliched. From the big brassy black woman living next door who dispenses wisdom and insight, to the unrequited love angle, to the boss who sends emails while not really listening. Even the basic arc of Zoey's character is too easy, shy/socially clumsy girl has an unusual thing happen and is suddenly bursting with self-esteem.
I think this show has a lot of potential for fun. It'll be interesting to see how Zoey deals with her ability in the longer term (the pilot covers a week of time). If you like quirky comedies with a healthy does of drama, then this is likely the show for you.
I watched the pilot episode last night and laughed quite a bit. The show is obviously going to be quirky, based on the premise. It will be a few more episodes before we'll see if the musical number concept will hold up, but so far it's working and fun.
The casting has a lot of familiar faces. In particular, I love seeing Mary Steenburgen as Zoey's mother (there is a moment when Zoey and her mom look at her father, and they really look like mother and daughter). Peter Gallagher does a great job as Zoey's locked-in father, especially making the transition from singing back to locked-in. Lauren Graham is also doing a fine job as Zoey's boss, even if the character is a bit too cliched.
Actually, the biggest deficit in the show, based on the pilot, is that many of the characters and situations are too cliched. From the big brassy black woman living next door who dispenses wisdom and insight, to the unrequited love angle, to the boss who sends emails while not really listening. Even the basic arc of Zoey's character is too easy, shy/socially clumsy girl has an unusual thing happen and is suddenly bursting with self-esteem.
I think this show has a lot of potential for fun. It'll be interesting to see how Zoey deals with her ability in the longer term (the pilot covers a week of time). If you like quirky comedies with a healthy does of drama, then this is likely the show for you.
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist watchseries. Love this show already. Fun, emotional, colorful and fresh. And yes, the first episode made me cry twice.
Season One. Fun and edgy. Season Two. Right down the Hollywood playbook. If it was the same writers, maybe they will learn. I doubt it. TV shows that make it, entertain. When they get preachy, the audience finds a better use of their time.
{Initial Impression} I think I'm really going to enjoy this series. It is one of the new mid-season replacements, with a quirky fantasy premise that musical theatre people are going to love. The cast is a great mix of established talent (Mary Steenburgen, Lauren Graham) and great young talent. Jane Levy shines and perfectly creates a fully articulate, emotionally full, Zoey. Although this is on the NBC lineup, it is filmed in Canada🇨🇦, therefore, is filled with Canadian support talent🇨🇦. The music is great, performances are great and the premise is fresh and hopeful. Based on the first episode, I rate this series, you guessed it, an 8, (great) out of 10. {Fantasy Drama}
Only a few minutes in but reminds me of Eli Stone which I loved. Even started out with a Wham tune so I'm guessing it's not a coincidence?
Why not make the great series that deserve a place in the top 250 in imdb ? This show is called love, it has all kinds of feelings and energies, in the moment you find me crying and in the moment I laugh and in the moment I dance and sing this show What we need precisely this period This show is one of these very endreamed shows and it will remain endeared if he does not get the support he deserves A perfect show and Jane Levy and Skyler are the best. Rating: perfect